It doesn't get much better than Manchester United vs Arsenal, arguably one of the biggest rivalries in the entire world and by far the most prestigious match to the new campaign. Arsenal has gotten off to an exceptional start this year, dominating Celtic, Everton, and Portsmouth with goals galore and from unusual sources, such as William Gallas, their leading goal scorer.

Antonio Valencia enjoyed a superb home debut against his namesakes as Manchester United beat Valencia 2-0 at Old Trafford before a crowd of 71,000.

United's summer signing from Wigan set up both goals and left the field to a standing ovation late on after a dynamic display on the right side of midfield.

Antonio Valencia made an impressive start to his Manchester United career as he scored in a 2-1 win over Boca Juniors in the Audi Cup in Munich.

The £16 million signing from Wigan skipped past two players before drilling a low shot into the net to make it 2-0 in the 42nd minute, and while Boca keeper Roberto Abbonanzieri made an incredible howler in letting the ball spill under his body, it was still a fine goal from the Ecuadorian.

Manchester United have signed 21-year-old striker Mame Biram Diouf from Norwegian club Molde.
The player, originally from Senegal, will join the English champions in January, pending a medical, and remain in Norway until then.
"Mame Biram Diouf will go through medical checks at Manchester United next week and will join the club in January," Molde stated.

Manchester United signed 20-year-old, Gabriel Obertan from Bordeaux on a four-year contract on Wednesday.

I believe Obertan could be just what United need, he has proven himself in Ligue 1, and I'm anxious to see how he will adjust to the English game. He can play in several attacking positions and becomes third signing of the summer.

The former Galactico has signed a two-year deal with Manchester United. Owen underwent a medical at United's Carrington training ground on Friday July 3rd.

I have mixed feelings about Owen. I understand he has a proven track record. But he will be 30 this year and his injuries will continue to worsen.

Manchester United have signed Ecuadorian winger Antonio Valencia from Wigan.

Sir Alex is understood to have paid £18m for the 23-year-old.

I think Valencia has plenty of potential. He has plenty of pace and makes players around him better. But, he wont score more then 20 goals a season.

Manutd.com will unveil the new kit on July 1st, but we already have it here.

As you could see from the Rio and Rooney pictures, AIG is still the front shirt sponsor. You could also see the black V across the chest

The players will don the kit for the first time during their pre-season tour of Asia next month.

Uniteds 09/10 fixtures!

Saturday 15 August
Man Utd v Birmingham 15:00

Tuesday 18 August
Burnley v Man Utd 19:45

Saturday 22 August
Wigan v Man Utd 15:00

Saturday 29 August
Man Utd v Arsenal 15:00

Saturday 12 September
Tottenham v Man Utd 15:00

Saturday 19 September
Man Utd v Man City 15:00

Saturday 26 September
Stoke v Man Utd 15:00

Saturday 03 October
Man Utd v Sunderland 15:00

Saturday 17 October
Man Utd v Bolton 15:00

Saturday 24 October
Liverpool v Man Utd 15:00

Saturday 31 October
Man Utd v Blackburn 15:00

Saturday 7 November
Chelsea v Man Utd 15:00

Saturday 21 November
Man Utd v Everton 15:00

Saturday 28 November
Portsmouth v Man Utd 15:00

Saturday 05 December
West Ham v Man Utd 15:00

Saturday 12 December
Man Utd v Aston Villa 15:00

Tuesday 15 December
Man Utd v Wolverhampton 19:45

Saturday 19 December
Fulham v Man Utd 15:00

Saturday 26 December
Hull v Man Utd 15:00

Monday 28 December
Man Utd v Wigan 15:00

Saturday 09 January
Birmingham v Man Utd 15:00

Saturday 16 January
Man Utd v Burnley 15:00

Tuesday 26 January
Man Utd v Hull 19:45

Saturday 30 January
Arsenal v Man Utd 15:00

Saturday 6 February
Man Utd v Portsmouth 15:00

Wednesday 10 February
Aston Villa v Man Utd 19:45

Saturday 20 February
Everton v Man Utd 15:00

Saturday 27 February
Man Utd v West Ham 15:00

Saturday 06 March
Wolverhampton v Man Utd 15:00

Saturday 13 March
Man Utd v Fulham 15:00

Saturday 20 March
Man Utd v Liverpool 15:00

Saturday 27 March
Bolton v Man Utd 15:00

Saturday 3 April
Man Utd v Chelsea 15:00

Saturday 10 April
Blackburn v Man Utd 15:00

Saturday 17 April
Man City v Man Utd 15:00

Saturday 24 April
Man Utd v Tottenham 15:00

Saturday 01 May
Sunderland v Man Utd 15:00

Sunday 09 May
Man Utd v Stoke 15:00

Eurosport

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan will meet Manchester United and Real Madrid representatives in the next three or four days to discuss the potential transfer of Ecuador winger Antonio Valencia.

United have made a £16 million bid for Latics star Valencia, while Real are also interested, as are a third, unnamed, club.

I'm speechless.
I knew his move was inevitable, especially after the Champions League defeat, but not so soon.

"Manchester United have received a world-record, unconditional offer of 80 million pounds for Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid," the club said.

"At Cristiano's request - who has again expressed his desire to leave - and after discussion with the player's representatives, United have agreed to give Real Madrid permission to talk to the player.

This may very well be the jersey for 2009-2010 season. I saw the pictures and recognized the Nike add, and it looks pretty authentic.

Like all of you , I couldn't be more disappointed in Manchester United's performance on Wednesday. Yes, Barcelona played better football yesterday but with some minor adjustments in Uniteds line-up, Barcelona would never have gained control of the match the way they did.

Lets start with United's starting line-up.

We are less then 24 hours from the most anticipated Champions League final of our generation. It's Manchester United vs. Barcelona, Cristiano vs. Messi. Both teams are champions of their respective leagues.

United could make history by being the first team to successfully defend their Champions League title.

Ronaldo will not leave United for Madrid in the summer, according to the Portuguese Winger.

With Florentino Perez most likely to win the Madrid presidential election, he has made it clear his number one priority would be to sign the current FIFA World Player of the Year.

But United have made it clear Ronaldo is not for sale, and now Ronaldo has expressed his current thoughts on the matter.